- His book-length poem "John Brown's Body" was given a successful dramatic reading on Broadway in 1953, in a production starring Tyrone Power, Judith Anderson and Raymond Massey, and directed by Charles Laughton. It was subsequently recorded on LP, but as of 2002, remains unreleased on CD.
- Pictured on a 32¢ US commemorative postage stamp in the Literary Arts series, issued 22 July 1998.
- Served in the OSS during World War II.
- Children: son Thomas; daughters Stephanie and Rachel.
- Brother was writer William Rose Benét who was married to poet Elinor Wylie. Sister Laura Benét was also a writer.
- Father: James Walker Benet; Mother: Frances Neill Rose.
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